2013 P-47 SIG Group Build
AussieReg
Associate Editor
#007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 09:12 AM UTC
Hi folks. Just a quick post for those who don't visit the site, to try to drum up some interest . . . . .
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Hi folks. Things around here are waaaaaaay to quiet for my liking, so I think we need to stir things up to start 2013 with a whole bunch of Jugs on everybody's benches. I am proposing an open P-47 group build, any scale, any variant, any nationality and theatre, pretty much whatever you want as long as it's a Thunderbolt ! If we start on January 1, and run it for 8 months, there is a slim chance that Nige and I might even get a chance to contribute something for a change. Please note that I said MIGHT !
Anyway, who's up for it ?
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 10:35 AM UTC
Hi
I have had this model since the mid 80's!
Count me in!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 11:26 AM UTC
Well Richard, it looks like it might be just you and I on this journey mate, 100 views between the two threads and only one reply. There are quite a few Campaigns on at present, so perhaps folks are just a bit wary about putting their hands up for another.
I built that Smithsonian kit a couple of years back, and it went together quite well. The glossy silver plastic is a bit scary though, I had problems with the masking pulling the paint up a couple of times, so I would recommend giving the whole kit a good rough-up to give the paint something to key in to.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 11:53 AM UTC
Hi Damian
Thanks for the heads up on the plastic.
I have a campaign running with 13 in it and a campaign request for Classic Douglas DC1-DC7 lot's of reads but only 7 or 8 interested so far and the campaign is open to civil and military variants,I have been told that if its a campaign WWII with a German tilt that it signs up quickly.
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 09:49 PM UTC
I would join in but Im already in for 3 campaigns (one of which Im campaign leader of) which are starting over the next three months and with work, horse etc I don't think I can sign up for another
if I do manage to find some time I will try to squeeze this one is as well but no promises
Angel by day, Devil by night
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, December 01, 2012 - 10:08 PM UTC
Hi Sam. I will count you and Tomcat as IN !
I know you guys just can't resist
I just realised that I copied your Campaign name as well, how bad am I ?
Thanks for checking in, I hope you guys are able to join the fun next year.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, December 02, 2012 - 12:21 AM UTC
Ok then as its you we will both join in (just checked the stash we both have some Tamiya or Revell kits laying around)
Great minds think alike clearly
Angel by day, Devil by night
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 02:20 PM UTC
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Great minds think alike clearly
Absolutely, no argument here Camo !!
BUMP time, I will keep updating on the SIG thread as things progress.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 02:33 PM UTC
I could build two kits!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
#041
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 04:13 PM UTC
I am in, Damian. Although I think you still owe me a ribbon from the last P-47 campaign
Campaign'oholic - 252+ campaigns completed
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 05:36 PM UTC
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I am in, Damian. Although I think you still owe me a ribbon from the last P-47 campaign
I have considered this carefully and I feel that you have too many ribbons already. I think you should return a few.
Thanks for joining in Jesper, it's always good to have you on board. I promise I will have that other ribbon for you soon, maybe even before this next GB finishes !
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 10:48 AM UTC
Bump and recruitment update:
1. Your truly
2. Lampie (coz silence is taken as affirmative)
3. Tinbanger (gone mad and will attempt a dual-build, without a safety net!)
4. Camogirl (will likely raid Tomcat's stash and preserve her own)
5. Tomcat31 (kindly enlisted by Camo, not sure if he is even aware yet !!)
6. Jesper (long time Group Build junkie)
7. Holdfast (work in progress, but I want to watch him work those masks !)
Cheers, D
Edit: In the interest of getting as many contributors as possible, I am going to allow "Hangar Queens" for this Group Build. Line them up guys and gals, let's get some action going for the new year.
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
South Africa
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Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012 - 02:10 AM UTC
if the time line can go for about 8 months and start about Feb 2013 - i'll be in. Plate is just too full for the next 6 months!
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 12:07 PM UTC
Bump time again folks, since the world didn't end we can move forward now.
I've had a couple of requests for a later start, and that might help to rally more troops, so we are now looking at a Feb-Sept 2013 run time for this Group Build.
The enlistment page should be up shortly, so I will link it here as well as on the SIG thread.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
#042
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 08:43 AM UTC
Ok since Sam volunteered me I'm in.
Dunno what I'll build yet but I have plenty in the stash to choose from...
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AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 09:29 AM UTC
Bump and Recruitment Update
HERE Group Build Enlistment page
HEREPlease note that the title has change to avoid confusion with the Aeroscale Campaign already set up and enlisting by Camogirl. We are now "Thunderbolts Are Go (2013)!"
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
#041
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 04:57 AM UTC
Officially signed up
Campaign'oholic - 252+ campaigns completed
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 05:19 AM UTC
Ive signed up and think I will be doing the Revell P-47 'N' with aftermarket Aztec decals will get some pics up of intended build but will have to wait until the new year
Angel by day, Devil by night
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 06:05 AM UTC
Hi
Just enlisted!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
Texas, United States
Joined: June 02, 2008
KitMaker: 232 posts
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Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 09:26 AM UTC
I'm in!
I'm thinking the Tamiya 1/72 kit(s), not sure if I'll do a razorback or bubble top.
"So it goes"
Kurt Vonnegut
AussieReg
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 05:20 PM UTC
Welcome aboard G37, thanks for joining us.
Bump and recruitment update on the SIG forums
HERE Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: June 17, 2009
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 04:01 PM UTC
Well check that out! I buy a p-47 kit and a campaign pops up, thats service! Count me in with a hasegawa 1/72 bubbletop in SEAC livery. I may be enlisted in a few campaigns then but at least I wont be lacking for things to do at the bench
"...Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son"
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
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Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 06:07 PM UTC
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Well check that out! I buy a p-47 kit and a campaign pops up, thats service!
Mike, I have spies everywhere following you guys around and checking out what you buy.
Thanks for joining in mate, I'm looking forward to seeing how the Hase kit builds up for you.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 09:44 AM UTC
Bump and recruitment update on the SIG forums
HERE Up to 12 enlsited now, less than a month to go.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 12:35 AM UTC
Time for Reggies regular BUMP and recruitment update. Details can be found in the SIG Forum thread
HERE Up to 15 enlisted now, don't forget we are accepting "Hangar Queens" for this Group Build. If you have a WIP P-47 in any scale, from just started to almost finished, here's your chance to get it finished and get a ribbon for your efforts, and you have 8 months to grind your way through it !
Only a couple of weeks until the starter's gun, come and join the fun.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
